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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.92, 3,346.86 and 1,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.92, 3,346.86 and 1,077.32 is: 1,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.92 : 3,346.86 = 1,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.92/3,346.86 = 1,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.92x = 3,346.86 × 1,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.92x = 3,605,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,639.22/2,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.76

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